Hey there friends and family - angels all!
This week’s column is titled “Were you somebody’s angel today?” Could it be that you and I have the potential to be somebody’s angel? Perhaps we should not take so lightly what we say or do!
This piece was inspired by my mamma. So this column is dedicated to her - and the angel she has been in my life many, many times!
Love,
Annette
Dear friends and family,
This week’s column is titled “When a friend is grieving.” I still beat myself up over words said many years ago when a friend’s child died. Today, I was reminded of this when another friend posted on Facebook, “People say odd and not-helpful things to the grieving.”
I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Annette
Hey there family and friends!
This week’s column is titled “My Facebook miracle.”
I wish parents whose marriages end, could learn how to co-parent in such a way that children never feel separated or isolated from their family. That said, please know I also acknowledge how difficult this can often be to accomplish. As I’ve written, I also know there are many sides to every marriage and divorce that impacts communication among families.
For me…years past without me knowing my aunt, uncle and numerous cousins — forty-two years to be exact! And then a few days ago I had the surprise of my lifetime. 
Happy week to all!
Annette
Hello friends and family,
This week’s column is titled “How long do we wait?” How do you not become discouraged, downhearted or depressed? How do you not lose hope? How do you not give up and quit trying or waiting?
Listening to a familiar healing account in the Bible gave me some fresh inspiration last week!
Have a great week,
Annette
Good morning friends and family,
This week’s column is titled “What would you change?” I think it’s important to examine why we feel we can’t or wouldn’t make a change. What’s stopping us?
In short, I simply can’t allow fear to be what stops me from making a change!
Have a great week,
Annette
Hey there friends and family,
This week’s column is titled “Someday is now!” One of the actors said “someday” is often another word for “never” — that people often speak of the things they will never do. I don’t want this to be me!
Yes, John and I went to see “Knight and Day.” Was over-the-top and cheesy but fun and entertaining. We enjoyed it!
Have a great week,
Annette
Dear friends and family,
This week’s column is titled “When do we tattle?” Children need to be taught the difference between senseless tattling and a legitimate complaint or concern. Many children fear the label of rat, squealer, fink or blabbermouth, but there are things children should feel free and comfortable to tell.
If you would like to share your own tattling experiences or insights on the subject, please do so on my website!
Have a great week,
Annette
Dear friends and family,
This week’s column is titled “Stop playing the blame game.” If we are ever going to learn to be good problem-solvers, then we need a shift from finding fault to taking responsibility.
This is my goal!
Have a great week all! And may you find some “cool” in these hot summer days!
Love,
Annette
Good morning friends and family,
This week’s column is titled “How to survive hot summer days.” My husband and I spent the afternoon in a dark air-conditioned movie theater, while another friend said she and her spouse spent the day floating in their pool. Both are good reprieves from a hot scorching sun.
Stay cool this week! Here’s a few ideas on how to stay cool…
Annette
Hey friends and family,
This week’s column is titled “Wrong again!” When we presume that we know something to be true before we really do, envy, jealousy and false accusation can result.This has been my experience.
I hope you all have a great week!
Fondly,
Annette